PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon
Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC), a leading
not-for-profit that advances the use of arbitration and mediation in
technology and technology-related business disputes in the San Francisco
Bay Area and around the world, today released its highly anticipated
2017 List of the World’s Leading Technology Neutrals.

The list, commonly referred to as The Tech List, names 33 professionals
this year, with nearly half based in Silicon Valley and the others
working in key markets around the world including New York, Hong Kong,
and Sydney.

“More than ever before, the US and international technology sector has a
sharp focus on efficient and effective technology dispute resolution and
the merits of arbitration and mediation to resolve disputes,” said Gary
L. Benton, Chairman of SVAMC. “Notably, the Tech List has
facilitated strong relations with leading corporations, law firms, ADR
institutions and universities around the world. We are an important
bridge between the technology industry and ADR providers and,
increasingly, parties, counsel, and institutions are looking to SVAMC as
the go-to resource on tech ADR.”

As the need for alternative dispute resolution becomes more apparent in
an ever-evolving technology-based society, selecting the right neutral
is quickly becoming a greater focus. Now in its third year, SVAMC has
become the leading US and global resource on the use of arbitration and
mediation in the technology industry. SVAMC plans to significantly
expand the representation of neutrals operating from Europe and Asia on
its annual list in the years ahead.

"The use of independent arbitration to resolve differences in patent
cases is a recognized best practice,” said Ramzi Haidamus, President of
Nokia Technologies, following the issuance of a 2016 ICC International
Court of Arbitration Award in a matter between Nokia and Samsung.
Haidamus observed that a key advantage of arbitration, efficient
resolution of complex disputes, is conducive to ongoing business
relationships. "We look forward to further collaboration with Samsung
and others in additional licensing opportunities in the mobile
communications market and beyond."

The SVAMC list is used by law firms, corporations, and ADR institutions
as a go-to roster of exceptionally experienced and talented neutrals who
“get” technology and, just as importantly, possess a deep understanding
of the tech business world. All appointees are members of a recognized
US or international arbitral or mediation institution panel and are
ranked for superior expertise in resolving technology disputes,
including technology development and distribution, intellectual
property, corporate, finance, trade regulation and other commercial
matters.

The list is peer-vetted and includes only the most exceptionally
qualified arbitrators and mediators, known for their skill in crafting
business-practical legal solutions in the technology sector. These
professionals have collectively handled thousands of successful
mediations and arbitrations.

SVAMC is a non-profit serving the global technology sector through
educational programming and related activities. SVAMC works with leading
technology companies, law firms, ADR institutions and universities in
Silicon Valley and around the globe to promote effective and efficient
resolution of technology-related business disputes. Visit www.svamc.org
for additional information.